Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22306 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator
or owner can result in injury. To reduce
the potential for injury, comply with these
safety instructions and always pay attention
to the safety alert symbol
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal
safety instruction. Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or
death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid
serious injury or death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can
not read English, it is the owner's responsibility
to explain this material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate
or service the equipment. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself
or herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use
accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses, long pants, safety shoes, and
, which means:
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hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys,
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors
are explosive.
– Use only an approved container
– Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow the engine to
cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the operator's presence controls,
safety switches, and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operation
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from
holes and hidden hazards.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking
brake is engaged before starting the engine.
Only start the engine from the operator's
position.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
sure to travel in the recommended direction
on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the
machine's stability.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and when changing directions on slopes.
• Never operate with the guards not securely
in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning property.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Stop on level ground, lower implements,
disengage the auxiliary hydraulics, engage
parking brake, shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving
attachments.
• Look behind and down before backing up to
be sure of a clear path.